funfordogs run a five week course aimed at showing owners how to train their puppies and young dogs in basic behaviours to help make them into a happy sociable and acceptable pet using reward based methods.
Who can come? Owners with dogs over twenty weeks of age that are comfortable around other dogs. All members of the family are encouraged to attend and homework sheets are issued each week.
The aim of this course is to provide a structured class environment with a maximum of five dogs in any one class where you can enjoy learning and teaching your dog basic good behaviours.
Modern methods of training are used with toys and treats as rewards for your dog’s behaviour. Techniques such as teaching an alternative behaviour to replace any unwanted behaviours that your dog might exhibit replace the old fashioned methods that used to use punishment in training.
We always place emphasis on introducing your dog to the environment for the first time in a gentle manner to prevent a build up of stress. Throughout the course attention is paid to any subtle signs of calming signals given out by your dog to help make the learning experience as safe and pleasant as possible.
We show you how to build up a good strong recall with your dog, walk alongside you on a loose lead, stay put when asked to and to sit stand and lie down when requested. We also show you how to prevent your dog from jumping up at people, to not touch items you don’t want them to and how to deal with other general behaviours that are not acceptable.
The classes are held on various weekday evenings and Saturdaymornings in Pitton with a new course starting every few weeks. Owners need to book in ahead of a course to secure a place and a registration form and directions will be posted or emailed out prior to the start.
General training and behaviour issues are discussed and dealt with throughout the course.
On Saturday mornings and fine evenings during summer months we do some exercises outside.
Held on: Friday and Saturday afternoons
Held at::Wagalot Barn, Stockbottom Farm, Pitton SP5 1SU.
Cost:£75 for five classes, to be paid on first class
Held By:Sue Holstead, Dog Trainer, APDT member 864
Tel:01980 862693 or 07753 149166
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